Place to visit
Parque Ecológico La Asunción, Guatemala: what it is and when to go
Parque Ecológico La Asunción is a protected area in Guatemala (Guatemala City). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Guatemala
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- GUA Guatemala City, 7.2 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 08:00-15:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- facebook.com
- Coordinates
- 14.63828, -90.4942
What it is and where
Parque Ecológico La Asunción is a protected area in Guatemala (Guatemala City).
It is in Guatemala City, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 4.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 14.63828, -90.4942; the nearest main airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA, Guatemala City), 7.2 km as the crow flies. How to get around Guatemala (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Guatemala. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Parque Ecológico La Asunción is November to March.
- JanBest time11:13
- FebBest time11:32
- MarBest time11:54
- AprPossible12:20
- MayPossible12:41
- JunBetter not12:52
- JulPossible12:47
- AugPossible12:29
- SepBetter not12:05
- OctPossible11:40
- NovBest time11:18
- DecBest time11:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | November to March | April to May, July to August and October |
| Wildlife | November to March | April to May, July to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Parque Ecológico La Asunción has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Guatemala in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Guatemala
To enter Guatemala there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Appointment with Sanidad Exterior two months ahead”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Guatemala checklist. Currency: Quetzal (GTQ); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz; emergencies: 110 National Civil Police · 122 or 123 fire · 1500 tourist assistance (PROATUR).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Santo Domingo Church in Guatemala CityChurch building in Guatemala City, Guatemala1.3 km
- Cerrito del CarmenChurch in Guatemala City1.6 km
- Casa Museo Internacional Movimientos ArtísticosMuseum2.0 km
- National PalaceGovernment building in Guatemala2.1 km
- Guatemala City Railway MuseumMuseum in Guatemala2.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Guatemala guide.
More in Guatemala: Nature
- Quiriguá: ancient Maya archaeological site in south-eastern Guatemala
- Volcán de Fuego: volcano in Guatemala
- Volcán Tajumulco: stratovolcano in Guatemala
- Santa María: active volcano in Guatemala
- Pacaya: mountain and national park in Guatemala
- Volcán Tacaná: volcano between Mexico and Guatemala
Every Guatemala place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Parque Ecológico La Asunción?
It is a protected area in Guatemala.
When is the best time to visit Parque Ecológico La Asunción?
November to March. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08.
How do you get to Parque Ecológico La Asunción?
The nearest main airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 7.2 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Guatemala is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Guatemala map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Santo Domingo Church in Guatemala City, Cerrito del Carmen, Casa Museo Internacional Movimientos Artísticos. The rest is in the Guatemala guide.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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